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The incident reportedly took place aboard the Libyan-registered oil tanker Nave Andromeda south of Sandown on Isle of Wight, according to Isle of Wight Radio. Seven Iranian migrants have been rescued from a small dinghy in the English Channel. A reported hijacking attempt on a massive oil tanker in the English Channel is now the subject of an investigation by officials. Conditions in the English Channel have been rough throughout the day, with a gale warning issued overnight by the Met Office. LONDON — British police are investigating an incident aboard a ship in the English Channel. ... Military detains seven onboard oil tanker after stowaway incident. THE suspected hijacking of an oil tanker in the English Channel is 'unacceptable', a former rear admiral has said, as he hit out at the level of security in UK waters. 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Last Updated Oct 25, 2020 at 8:18 am PST LONDON — British police are investigating an incident aboard a ship in the English Channel. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. The incident off the Isle of Wight reportedly took … English Channel - latest news, breaking stories and comment - Evening Standard Login Register Logout ... “We are aware and dealing with an ongoing incident … Tweet. An elite military unit has stormed a crude oil tanker near the Isle of Wight and detained seven people, following reports that stowaways had attempted a hijacking. Conditions in the English Channel had been rough early on Tuesday and the boat was spotted about 2km (1.2 miles) off the French coast by a passing sailing boat … The missile-carrying Krasnodar sub … British police are investigating an incident aboard a ship in the English Channel south of the Isle of Wight. Crime. LONDON — British police are investigating an incident aboard a ship in the English Channel. NEWS. Alliance San Diego hosted a virtual celebration on Monday in honor of the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. The incident reportedly took place aboard the Libyan-registered oil tanker Nave Andromeda south of Sandown on Isle of Wight, according to Isle of Wight Radio. The Channel Tunnel (French: Le tunnel sous la Manche), also referred to as the Eurotunnel or Chunnel, is a 50.45-kilometre (31.35 mi) railway tunnel that connects Folkestone (Kent, England, UK) with Coquelles (Hauts-de-France, France) beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover.It is the only fixed link between the island of Great Britain and the European mainland. (SKY News via AP) Happy New Year: I wish caregivers a year filled with less stress and more joy, and I hope that caregivers find resources to improve the quality of their lives. LONDON - The U.K. military seized control of an oil tanker that dropped anchor in the English Channel after reporting Sunday it had seven stowaways on board who had become violent. “We are aware and dealing with an ongoing incident on board a vessel which is situated south of the Isle of Wight,’' Hampshire police said in a statement. The Dover coastguard and Royal National Lifeboat Institution launched … British police are investigating an undisclosed incident aboard an oil tanker in the English Channel. British police are investigating an undisclosed incident aboard an oil tanker in the English Channel. “We will provide you with further updates when we are in a position to do so.”. The 228-meter tanker left Lagos, Nigeria on Oct. 6 and been expected to reach … The Home Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and immigration, said it was aware of the incident. But he's not the favorite to prevail again. Get top headlines from the Union-Tribune in your inbox weekday mornings, including top news, local, sports, business, entertainment and opinion. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the San Diego Union-Tribune. British police say seven men arrested over tanker incident in English Channel A sailboat passes in front of the Liberia-flagged oil tanker Nave Andromeda at Southampton Docks, following a security incident off the coast of Isle of Wight, in Southampton, Britain, October 26, 2020. Who was Arati Saha and why was she so groundbreaking? Hampshire police say they are aware of an ongoing incident on a vessel. 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British police are investigating an undisclosed incident aboard an oil tanker in the English Channel. The incident reportedly took place aboard the Libyan-registered oil tanker Nave Andromeda south of Sandown on Isle of Wight, according to Isle of Wight Radio. Two children, 5 and 8, among four dead after boat carrying migrants sinks in Channel Eighteen people have been taken to hospital following the incident in the Channel … Oil Tanker Incident on English Channel by Andreas Exarheas | Rigzone Staff | Monday, October 26, 2020. 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